New York, NY → Washington, DC flight delays
JFK → DCA · all airlines · 205 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
31%of the time, by +65 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
69%
Delayed 3h+
2%
Cancelled
2.9%
Avg when late
+65m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 9%
Worst
Wednesday
delayed 62%
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → DCA?
Republicdelayed 29%
JetBluedelayed 42%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to Washington, DC flight delayed?
About 31% of JFK → DCA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 65 minutes when they do, based on 205 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → DCA?
Republic, delayed 29% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly JFK → DCA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 9%), while Wednesday is the worst (delayed 62%).
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